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Acts 6 · Grade 5

Chosen to Serve

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Growth brought a problem. The Hellenists, Greek-speaking believers, complained that their widows were neglected in the daily serving, compared with those of the Hebrews.

The twelve did not ignore it. They called the multitude together and said it was not fit for them to leave the word of God to serve tables. Instead the believers should select seven men of good report, full of the Holy Spirit and of wisdom, to appoint over this business, while the apostles continued steadfastly in prayer and the ministry of the word (Acts 6:4).

The plan pleased everyone. Their choices included Stephen, full of faith and the Holy Spirit, and Philip, along with Nicolaus, a proselyte of Antioch. The apostles prayed and laid their hands on them. Luke's summary follows: the word of God increased, disciples multiplied in Jerusalem, and a great company of priests were obedient to the faith (Acts 6:7).

Stephen, full of faith and power, performed great wonders and signs among the people. Men from the Synagogue of the Freedmen and others disputed with him, but they were not able to withstand the wisdom and the Spirit by which he spoke. So they secretly induced men to accuse him of blasphemy, stirred up the people, elders, and scribes, and set up false witnesses before the council. They claimed he spoke against the temple and the law. Yet all who sat in the council, fastening their eyes on him, saw his face like it was the face of an angel.

Show What You Know

  1. What did the Hellenists complain about?

  2. Why did the apostles not serve tables themselves?

  3. What three things does Acts 6:7 say grew or happened?

  4. What did the false witnesses claim Stephen spoke against?

Crossword

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Across

  1. Full of the ____ Spirit and of wisdom.
  2. When the number of the ____ was multiplying.

Down

  1. Full of the Holy ____ and of wisdom.
  2. These ____ pleased the whole multitude.
  3. ____ of the Holy Spirit and of wisdom.

Think About It

  1. The apostles listened to a complaint and acted fairly. How do you respond when someone says they have been left out?

  2. Stephen answered his accusers with wisdom and grace. What helps you stay gracious when people misjudge you?

Memory Verse

“The word of God increased and the number of the disciples greatly multiplied in Jerusalem. A great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.”

Acts 6:7 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for the lesson of Seven Helpers and Stephen. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How did the church handle the complaint fairly?
  • What does this chapter show about serving in a church?
  • What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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